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Albert Edward Brown’s observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for A E Brown, air gunner, covering the period from 19 November 1942 to 29 November 1944. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at 7 Air Gunnery School RAF…
Albert Elson postings and aircraft flown
A list of the postings Elson was given when training, on operations and when instructing. Also a list of six aircraft types he flew in - Tiger Moth, Hawker Hart, Dakota, Folker, Stirling, Wellington. A small newspaper cutting is included, reporting…
Pathways in the Sky
The memoir contains a summary of Daniels' flying career. He completed initial training at Torquay and his flying training at Bulawayo in South Africa, sailing out on the Reina Del Pacifico and returning on the Empress of Canada. As a navigator he…
R Skepper’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
R Skepper’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 15th November 1942 until 6th September 1945. During this time trained as a navigator. Trained at No. 1 Empire Air Navigation School, No. 6 Air Observer’s School, 21 Operational Training…
Interview with Rudolf Williams about his father, James Raphael Williams
Rudolph describes his father’s (James) life, from his childhood years in Trinidad, through to volunteering for and serving in the RAF in the UK. After demobilisation, James returned briefly to Trinidad before returning to the UK where he worked for…
RAF sleeping out pass
Made out for Fox to be absent from quarters at RAF Ternhill. Reverse provided instructions to holder.
No. 4 Group Monthly summary. July 1945
Marked 'secret' a report of 4 Group including training, accidents, signals, navigation, engineering and electrical, equipment, armament, air sea rescue, flying control, intelligence, aerodrome defence, organisation, physical fitness and honours and…
J F D Savill’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
J Savill’s Flying Log Book from 14th April 1939 until 12th May 1946.
Training started at No. 3 Air Observers’ School, followed by posting to 78 Squadron in September 1939. Further training at the School of Air Navigation before returning to 78…
Training started at No. 3 Air Observers’ School, followed by posting to 78 Squadron in September 1939. Further training at the School of Air Navigation before returning to 78…
Dennis Dowdeswell's navigator's, air bombers and air gunner's flying log book
Navigator's, air bomber's and air gunner's flying log book for Dennis Dowdeswell covering the period 22 May 1943 to 14 November 1945. Details his training and operations flown as air gunner. He was stationed at RAF Morpeth (4 AGS), RAF Lichfield (27…
Air traffic control certificate of competency
Made out for Warrant Officer Pearson. List units served at and checks.
Frank Pearson’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book for Navigators, Air Bombers, Air Gunners, Flight Engineers. Two
Frank Pearson’s Flying Log Book from 1st May 1953 until 18th June 1956. During this time he flew as a safety pilot posted to the Central Navigation and Control School.
Served at RAF Shawbury.
Aircraft flown were Anson, Varsity.
Served at RAF Shawbury.
Aircraft flown were Anson, Varsity.
Frank Pearson’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book for Navigators, Air Bombers, Air Gunners, Flight Engineers. One
Frank Pearson’s Flying Log Book from 16th June 1944 until 30th April 1953. During this time trained as an air gunner.
Trained at No. 1 Air Gunnery School, No. 85 Operational Training Unit, 1662 Heavy Conversion Unit. Posted to 626 Squadron in…
Trained at No. 1 Air Gunnery School, No. 85 Operational Training Unit, 1662 Heavy Conversion Unit. Posted to 626 Squadron in…
Summary of medical board
For George Thomson navigator medical classification A3B.
Brief history of George Thomson's RAF career
Brief details covering, volunteering, reporting to aircrew reception centre, training, operations, shot down, prisoner of war
George Thomson personnel record
Gives personal details, enlistment, some career details and postings.
Posting notice
For LAC Thomson G B from RAF Ludlow to 1 EANS Bridgnorth
Temporary pass form
Made out for LAC Thomson to be absent from quarters. Instructions on reverse
Temporary pass form
Allows LAC Thomson to be absent from quarters.
Two out of bound passes
Made out to LAC Thomson GB - permission to be absent from quarters.
RAF personnel railway ticket
Made out from Cosford to Glasgow, Note was only valid when attached to a leave pass. Conditions on the reverse.
George Thomson future career choices
Asks for him to state his desire to further flying duties, ground duties or release from the service. Gives some information on each choice. Is addressed to ex prisoners of war.
Request to fill out form
Asks recipient to fill out form which would be in recipients interest. Mentions that when he came back to Cosford the question of his future would arise. It would be easier to decide if they knew his preferences. On return he would be interviewed by…
Letter to George Thomson from Group Captain commanding No 106 PRC (POW) RAF Cosford
Contains letter with extension of leave pending medical board. Date of board unknown, he would be informed when known. Food ration card for 21 days enclosed.
Letter to George Thomson from Gwyn Williams
Catches up with mail and news of friends. Says he is on leave and mention dental issues and drinking. Mentions recent flying test which did not go well and that he was unlikely to be selected for pilot training. Was resigned to becoming an air…
Letter from George Thomson to his family
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Pleased to get their letter with all their news. Now in his new camp and would let them know his new address. Says he passed his exams as had all his colleagues. Mentions colleagues from Scotland. Says he sent his parcel off. Catches up with their…